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How to Make Madlouka Swiss Roll
A wonderful and creative way to prepare and serve madlouka! Try making madlouka as a Swiss roll in a recipe that will surely impress your family and guests.
How to Make Mabsoos (Oil Cakes)
Mabsoos are oil-based cakes made without milk, eggs, or sugar. They have a bold, distinctive flavor thanks to fennel, anise, sesame and nigella seeds — delicious with tea!
Okra in Oil (Bamya bil Zeit)
Okra in oil is an inexpensive vegetarian dish. It’s served cold and can be made with fresh or frozen okra.
Wild Thyme and Olive Bread
Homemade thyme and olive bread with a simple, tested method. You’ll love this recipe because all ingredients are readily available and it doesn’t require a tricky filling or long prep time—just let it rest a bit before baking.
Green Fava Beans with Oil
Green fava beans in oil, a very delicious homemade recipe with cumin, coriander, and garlic! You won't find a tastier plate of green fava beans than this :) It is eaten with bread and served with vegetables such as radishes.
Cauliflower in Oil
Cauliflower in oil. A very simple yet extremely tasty recipe. Despite its simplicity, it makes a delicious side dish to serve with many main courses.
Pizza Dough Without Oil
A tasty, easy pizza dough made without oil using common household ingredients. Try this homemade dough — you may never buy ready-made pizza again!
Maqrouta (Date-filled Cookies) with Olive Oil and Walnuts
Here is the maqrouta, or date-filled cookies, with walnuts and prepared at home very simply; this is a favorite date cookie that can make a lovely gift for a lunch or dinner invitation.
Carrot Halva with Oil
For anyone seeking butter-free desserts, this carrot halva uses oil instead of butter. Give this oil-based carrot halva a try—you’ll surely love it.
Baqlah with Spinach and Chard
Baqlah is a well-known southern Lebanese dish built on greens cooked with coarse bulgur. In this version we make it with spinach and chard, for a delicious, nourishing, and healthy meal.
Beehive Bread with Feta and Olives
Beehive bread with feta and olives, made at home in an easy, tried-and-tested way! A very delicious recipe, especially for all pastry lovers. Depending on the filling, beehive bread can be served for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or even as a light snack.
Grape Leaves Stuffed with Lamb Rib Meat
Grape leaves are a centerpiece at the table, especially for celebrations and banquets. The best version is when they are prepared with lamb to add richness to the leaves and to season the meat with a tangy, zesty kick. Here is the authentic method for preparing grape leaves with lamb rib meat. Give it a try and enjoy!
How to Make Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat
Stuffed grape leaves with meat is one of Lebanon’s finest and most delicious dishes. Learn the steps to make it and enjoy this wonderfully flavorful dish.
Green Beans in Oil
Green beans in oil in a reliable, tasty home recipe. Oil-based green beans are a popular vegetarian dish that doesn’t require many ingredients or high cost to prepare.
Stuffed Grape Leaves with Meat and Sour Genarek
A detailed homemade recipe for stuffed grape leaves with meat and sour genarek! When grape leaves are cooked with meat and a tangy flavor, with meat slices underneath, it becomes a truly royal dish. Try this method.
Tin-Foil Pasta with Red Sauce and Cheese
Tin-foil pasta! Have you tried this recipe before? A unique preparation method and a very delicious result, especially with a sprinkle of cheese on top. Ground meat or chicken can be added as desired.
Upside-Down Zucchini with Oil
Upside-down zucchini, or zucchini with oil, or fried zucchini... This recipe is simple, but delicious. It is especially good eaten with bread and vegetables, particularly dried or green onions and radishes. It makes a lovely appetizer, and it is an excellent vegetarian and healthy dish.
Date and Biscuit Swiss Roll
Date and biscuit Swiss roll... a distinctive, creative recipe made of two layers: biscuit dough and date dough :) But how do you assemble it?!! Click on the picture to see the details.

















